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MATTA Fair tourism sales and economic impact

Overview

The 59th edition of the MATTA Fair, held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur, reported strong economic activity. Nigel Wong, President of the Malaysia Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), noted that domestic tourism segments at the fair generate between RM15 million and RM16 million per edition.

Regional tourism sectors also saw significant engagement during the event. West Java, Indonesia, recorded approximately Rp4.77 billion (RM1.10 million) in transactions through the sale of 94 tour packages to the Malaysian market. Iendra Sofyan, Head of the West Java Tourism and Culture Office, indicated that these results demonstrate the effectiveness of collaboration between local governments and the industry in penetrating international markets.

Entities

Nigel Wong · West Java Tourism and Culture Office · Penang · MATTA Fair · Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    West Java tourism records Rp4.77 billion in transactions at MATTA Fair

    West Java recorded Rp4.77 billion in tourism transactions during the MATTA Fair Kuala Lumpur 2026, selling 94 tour packages to the Malaysian market.

  2. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    MATTA Fair reports RM16 million in domestic tourism sales per edition

    The 59th MATTA Fair in Kuala Lumpur reports domestic tourism sales of RM15 million to RM16 million per edition, reflecting a growing trend of Malaysians exploring local travel destinations.

Sources

berita.rtm.gov.my · bisniswisata.co.id · malay.news · radarbandung.id · ttrweekly.com · tvsarawak.my · utusan.com.my